Class 5 Title: Writing Strategies for the TOEFL Exam
Subtitle: Class 5
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Overview of the Speaking Section

Structure:
◦ 2 tasks
◦ 50 minutes total.

Task Types

Integrated Writing Task:
Write a response based on a reading passage and a listening excerpt (20 minutes).

Independent Writing Task:
Write an essay expressing your opinion on a given topic (30 minutes).


Evaluation Criteria:
Content, organization, vocabulary, and grammar.

Organization:
Start with an outline, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Clarity and Coherence:
Make sure ideas flow logically from one to the next.

Use of Examples:
Support your points with specific examples or evidence.

Time Management:
Allocate time for planning, writing, and revising.

Integrated Task

Reading Passage:
Environmental pollution is a growing concern worldwide. Industrial activities and transportation are major contributors to air and water pollution. Governments are implementing regulations to reduce emissions and protect natural resources.

Listening Excerpt:

Play Audio

Task:
Write a response summarizing the points made in the reading passage and the listening excerpt, and explain how they relate to each other.

Time:
20 minutes.

Independent Task

Prompt:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Technology has made our lives more complicated. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Task:
Write an essay expressing your opinion on the prompt, ensuring clear organization, strong arguments, and relevant examples.

Time:
30 minutes.

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